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Windon Family History

Windon Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Windham. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Windon family from?

You can see how Windon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Windon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Windon families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Windon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Windon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Windon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Windon. 27% of Windon men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Windon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Windon were Salesman and Pecker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Pecker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Windon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 302 immigration records available for the last name Windon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 690 military records available for the last name Windon. For the veterans among your Windon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Windon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Windon in 1947 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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